Improper packing may result in additional charges from the airline. Therefore, travellers should be well-versed in the regulations concerning excess baggage to guarantee a smooth travel experience. If you plan to fly with China Eastern Airlines in the near future, review the sections below to grasp the regulations, costs, and fees for extra baggage. We will start with a comprehensive overview of China Eastern Airlines' policies and rules regarding excess baggage.
Extra Baggage Charges
Extra baggage applies when luggage exceeds the free allowance. Additional charges will apply based on the route if size or weight surpasses the limit. Here is a brief breakdown:
(i) Charges for extra baggage in Domestic Flights
- Excess rate: A charge of 1.5% of the highest published adult fare for a one-way direct Economy Class flight on the same day will apply per kilogram.
- Calculation method of excess fees: Excess baggage fees are determined by calculating: (Total weight of checked baggage - Applicable free baggage allowance) multiplied by (1.5% of the highest adult fare published for a one-way direct flight in Economy Class).
(ii) Charges for extra baggage in International Flights
For the flights between China and the Americas:
- For the first pieces exceeding the weight of 23 kg with dimensions exceeding 158 cm, the applied charges will be 1,300 RMB/piece.
- The applied charges will be 2,000 RMB/piece for the second and additional pieces of luggage exceeding the weight limit of 23 kg and the dimension of 158 cm.
- The applied charges will be between 1000 and 2700 RMB for extra-large baggage that exceeds the size limit of 159 to 203 cm.
- The applied charges will be 1000 RMB for passengers travelling in Economy class with baggage between 23 and 32 kg.
- The applied charges will be 2700 RMB for passengers travelling in Business class with baggage between 32 and 45 kg.
For the flights between China and Australia or New Zealand:
- The first piece of baggage will be charged at 1100 RMB/piece if the weight limit of 23 kg and dimension of 158 cm is exceeded.
- The applied charges will be 2,000 RMB/piece for the second and additional pieces of luggage exceeding the weight limit of 23 kg and the dimension of 158 cm.
- The applied charges will be between 1000 and 2000 RMB for extra-large baggage that exceeds the size limit of 159 to 203 cm.
- The applied charges will be 1000 RMB for passengers travelling in Economy class with baggage between 23 and 32 kg.
For the flights between China and Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and routes between Sydney and Auckland:
- If the weight limit of 23 kg and dimension of 158 cm are exceeded, the first piece of baggage will be charged 800 RMB/piece.
- The applied charges will be 1,000 RMB/piece for the second and additional pieces of luggage exceeding the weight limit of 23 kg and the dimension of 158 cm.
- The applied charges will be between 1000 and 2000 RMB for extra-large baggage that exceeds the size limit of 159 to 203 cm.
- The applied charges will be 1000 RMB for passengers travelling in Economy class with baggage between 23 and 32 kg.
For the flights between China and Europe, Africa (excluding Egypt), Japan, or South Korea:
- If the weight limit of 23 kg and dimension of 158 cm are exceeded, the first piece of baggage will be charged 1000 RMB/piece.
- The applied charges will be 2,000 RMB/piece for the second and additional pieces of luggage exceeding the weight limit of 23 kg and the dimension of 158 cm.
- The applied charges will be between 1000 and 2000 RMB for extra-large baggage that exceeds the size limit of 159 to 203 cm.
- The applied charges will be 1000 RMB for passengers travelling in Economy class with baggage between 23 and 32 kg.
For the flights between China and Egypt, Southeast Asia, South Asia, or the Middle East, and routes between Colombo and Male:
- Exceeding the 23 kg weight limit or 158 cm dimension will incur a charge of 800 RMB/piece for the first baggage.
- Charges are 1200 RMB for each additional luggage over 23 kg or 158 cm.
- Charges for extra-large baggage exceeding 159 to 203 cm will range from 1000 to 2000 RMB.
- Charges are 1000 RMB for Economy class passengers with baggage weighing 23 to 32 kg.